A specialist service of Angus Solutions Ltd

Angus 3D Solutions provides impartial, technically rigorous assessments of subtractive & additive manufacturing suppliers to ensure they meet the process, quality, and material-control standards required for critical applications.

Our service is designed for OEMs, tier suppliers, and end-users who depend on reliable, qualified manufacturing partners and require confidence that their supply chain can consistently deliver compliant, high-integrity components.

Service Overview

Independent Capability & Compliance Assessments

We evaluate AM suppliers against recognised standards and best-practice frameworks, including:

  • ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management systems

  • ISO/ASTM 52901 – Additive Manufacturing: General Principles

  • ISO/ASTM 52920 – Qualification of Machine Operators

  • ISO/ASTM 52930 – Qualification of AM Service Providers

  • Industry specifications – API 20S, DNV-ST-B203

Core Assessment Areas

1. Process Capability

  • Technology readiness and equipment suitability

  • Build process control and parameter management

  • Calibration, machine stability, and maintenance discipline

2. Material Integrity

  • Feedstock control (powder or wire)

  • Storage and environmental monitoring

  • Batch traceability and contamination prevention

  • Verification and testing procedures

3. Traceability & Data Integrity

  • End-to-end tracking of materials, builds, and inspections

  • Digital record management, process logs, and data retention

  • Identification, serialisation, and revision control

4. Post-Processing & Heat Treatment Oversight

  • Stress-relieving, machining, surface finishing

  • NDT capability or subcontractor validation

  • Conformity to specification and dimensional consistency

5. Compliance with Industry Standards

  • Alignment with international AM standards

  • Evidence of quality-management integration (ISO 9001, AS9100)

  • Documentation, work instructions, and competency frameworks